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Conclusion
In our country courts have harmonious reading Section 114(b) and 133 together laid down the
guiding principle with respect to accomplice evidence. It lays down the law without any
ambiguity. The guiding principle is although very clear but often faces with difficulties. While
implementing the principle different judges might have different levels of corroboration for
accomplice evidence. Thus with no hard and fast rules relating to the extent and nature of
corroboration an element of subjective creeps in which can result in injustice. Accomplice
witness can be a competent witness by fulfilling certain condition and he must be involved in the
crime. The Accomplice Evidence can be taken as strong evidence when it is subject to
corroboration.